Maya Howes Costumier

14/04/2026

14/04/2026

✨ NEW SEWING WORKSHOP ✨

Join us at Bibelot for an Apron Making Workshop with Maya Howes Costumier! 🧵

Create your own cross-back apron while learning key sewing skills, including finishing raw edges, overlocking seams, and - if time allows - adding pockets. Choose from cotton twill or denim and leave with something truly handmade ✂️

Suitable for confident beginners and intermediate sewers.
All materials are included, along with sewing machines, kits, and refreshments.

✨ About your tutor ✨
We’re delighted to welcome Maya Howes for her first ever workshop at Bibelot! A talented costumier specialising in historical garments for theatre and re-enactment, Maya brings a wealth of experience and a passion for sharing traditional techniques in a friendly, supportive way.

Whether you’re building confidence or refining your skills, this is a lovely opportunity to learn in a relaxed, creative setting.

📅 9th May 2026
🕥 10.30am–3.50pm
🎟️ Book your spot: https://bibelot.co.uk/pages/craft-workshops

14/04/2026

Any re-enactors friends have size 14 shoes from anywhere 18th to 19th century? Or even lace up boots? I'm working on a film and I cannot find any😭

09/02/2026

03/02/2026

Yesterday I got to work with Emily again! Measuring out over 1,000 ends for a linen fabric project, and to do some weaving on one of her pieces. I've missed weaving so so much and it's one of my happiest places!

27/01/2026

Not long until the exhibition of the students I taught last year!

From Tamworth Borough Council's Page

🏰Castle Illumination - Friday 13 February
Threads of Victoria launches with a special evening illumination of Tamworth Castle, offering a visual preview of the exhibition to come. People are invited to view this stunning preview from the Castle Grounds by the Bandstand from 7.30pm for a 10-minute display.

🏰Exhibition - opens Saturday 14 February – 15 March
The exhibition opens to the public in the Withdrawing Room at Tamworth Castle.

The exhibition opens in time for February half-term and runs alongside a separate but linked Victoriana family trail, taking place throughout half-term as part of the castle’s wider Victorian programme. Additional Victorian craft workshop sessions are available on select days.

Read more here: https://www.tamworth.gov.uk/threads-victoria-celebrating-tamworths-victorian-heritage-through-fashion-and-craft

27/01/2026

20/01/2026

Taken at the

The corset survived a dip in very cold water. I want to see what else it can withstand!

20/12/2025

1930s style Jacket for the Sylvia Townsend Warner Statue by Denise Dutton for

Brown striped wool with cotton lined sleeves, seams finished by hand.